A world in which nature and people can thrive together
We protect endangered marine biodiversity whilst supporting the wellbeing of coastal communities
About Us
We are a local NGO based in Indonesia. Our vision is a world in which nature and people can thrive together. Our purpose is to protect endangered marine biodiversity whilst maintaining or improving the well being of coastal communities. We are committed to evidence-based conservation practice, which means all our projects are designed using participatory research conducted in partnership with coastal communities and local universities, and assessed using ecological and social techniques and best practice in impact assessment methodologies.
Programs
We work with coastal communities, researchers and government authorities across Indonesia
Aceh
In Aceh Province we are working with fishers, government agencies, and customary institutions to reduce bycatch of Critically Endangered sharks and rays in small-scale fisheries through an innovative pay-to-release program
west Nusa Tenggara
In West Nusa Tenggara Province we are working with fishers and female heads of household to design incentive-based programs which reduce threats to Endangered sharks and rays and promote empowerment of women and girls
Training, Research, And Engagement
We collaborate with local communities, research, NGOs, government agencies, and international experts to enchance skills and capacity for marine conservation across Indonesia and share approaches and lessons learned from our programs
Our Impact
our impact since the start of the program in 2022
127
Vessels participating in our pilot programs, representing >300 fisher households.
6
Destructive and unselective fishing gears removed from the ocean (4 nets replaced with fish traps, 2 shark longline vessels permenantly decommissioned)
2,916
Critically Endangered sharks safely released
~$50,000
In conditional conservation incentives disbursed to coastal communities in conditional cash transfers (for pay-to-release and vessel buyout)
Supporters
Other Ways You Can Help
For every order, £3 is donated to Kebersamaan Untuk Lautan (KUL), meaning “Togetherness for the Oceans,” to aid their work with fishers in safely releasing critically endangered sharks and rays in Indonesia. The remaining profits help sustain the 200 Sharks mission, using art to inspire a deeper appreciation for these incredible creatures.
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